Cary Kilner

Cary Kilner's Picks: Volume 44

Cannonball Adderley – Waltz for Debbie
He left a glorious legacy of joy in playing the alto saxophone. And this album with Bill Evans is a real treasure. Note the cerebral intro by Bill, followed by the unrestrained exuberance of
Cannonball.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=acX3MhM_dpw&feature=share
 
Now we shall compare the well-known Coltrane tune, Soul Eyes, beginning with the original that has some gorgeous playing by McCoy Tyner.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=5GU-T1iftNA&feature=share
 
Doug Webb – Soul Eyes
On MC Choice (Xfinity) I heard this played as a samba by this wonderful new(?) sax player. I wanted to bring it to you, but it doesn't seem to be available on YouTube yet. However, I just found this brief discussion and example of him playing that you may find interesting, and will give you an idea of his great sound.
https://youtu.be/BtEQ7aLh3CQ
 
Stan Getz – Bosses and Ballads – Soul Eyes
Stan Getz is beloved by most jazz lovers due to his unique soft and beautiful tone. Here he milks the tune for all its worth!
https://youtu.be/SxMoVQZ_w5I
 
Fredrick Gulda -- Du und I
These are remarkable performances in German in which this brittle non-musical language (vis Italian and Portuguese) becomes quite interesting. I have not brought Gulda to you before; he's a German classicist who plays great jazz.
https://youtu.be/4HhcDmQ4Bf8
https://youtu.be/DWL2olZ9hnc